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The following Parkinson's disease (PD) associations provide news on the latest research in PD, helpful patient and caregiver resources, locations of local support groups, and the opportunity to donate online to PD research.

The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. (APDA) 1-800-223-APDA (2732) www.apdaparkinson.org The APDA sponsors support groups and symposia, provides information and referral centers, publishes a newsletter, and provides other educational materials.

National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. (NPF) 1-800-327-4545 www.parkinson.org This foundation provides information and offers PD resources for physicians, patients, and caregivers.

Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc. (PDF) 1-800-457-6676 www.pdf.org This foundation helps raise research funds, promotes the formation of support groups, and offers patient information, counseling, advocacy, and referral services.

The Parkinson's Institute 1-800-786-2958 www.parkinsonsinstitute.org This institute operates a clinic and research facility, publishes a newsletter, and offers many other services for patients and their families.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research 1-800-708-7644 www.michaeljfox.com Founded by Michael J. Fox, this foundation is dedicated to helping find the cure for PD. It will aggressively identify the most promising research and actively raise funds to assure that the best PD research is supported.